Crockpot Chicken Tortellini
A comforting and easy crockpot recipe featuring chicken, tortellini, and creamy marinara sauce.
Equipment
- Slow Cooker For cooking the chicken and tortellini.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds chicken breast about 4 medium breasts
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion granules
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning mix
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1.5 cups chicken broth
- 1 pound cheese tortellini
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 0.33 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Spray your slow cooker with olive oil spray to prevent sticking.
- Arrange the chicken breasts in a single layer at the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Add marinara sauce, garlic powder, onion granules, Italian seasoning mix, paprika, red chili flakes, and chicken broth, ensuring the chicken is fully submerged. For added flavor, you can toss in a sprig of fresh basil if you have it on hand.
- Cook on LOW for 4 hours or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. This slow cooking allows the flavors to meld beautifully.
- Remove the chicken, shred it with two forks, and return it to the slow cooker for extra flavor infusion.
- Add tortellini, shredded mozzarella cheese, and heavy cream. Stir well to cover the tortellini with liquid, ensuring they cook evenly.
- Cover and cook on LOW for an additional 30 minutes until the tortellini are tender. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Stir in the baby spinach and cook for an additional 10 minutes, until the spinach is wilted and vibrant.
- Finally, mix in the grated Parmesan, adjust seasoning to taste, and serve hot with a sprinkle of fresh herbs on top for garnish.
Notes
For added flavor, consider adding fresh basil or parsley before serving.